Carson's Creations 8 Year Celebration

Today we are celebrating 8 years that Carson's Creations (That's Me) has been sharing. I remember when I first started so many years ago...I was a bit clueless (and my cards were quite different), but the crafty world invited me in and I have since made many lasting friendships over the years. We have shared ideas, chatted about techniques, planned blog hops together, been on the same design teams, and appreciated each other's talents and creativity while admiring across the miles.

There are only 8 stops and you won't want to miss any of them! There is also a complete line-up at the end of this post just in case you need it. 

What would a hop be without Blog Candy?!?! Since this is a celebration, each blog has a bit of candy that is randomly being given away. Yay for candy!

Here is how:

Be sure to be a FOLLOWER and COMMENT on each blog.

If you are a follower, your comment could be randomly drawn to win some fantastic prizes. 

Here is my project:
At first, I wasn't really sure what I wanted to make for my celebration. I thought about a 3D project, some treat bags, and even tags popped into my mind. Then I remembered I had this awesome glitter paper by Core'dinations. It has been in my stash for quite some time, maybe not 8 years but a while.

I chose this MFT celebrate die since it seemed appropriate for the occasion. I love the font with the script letters too. It was super easy to cut and there was NO glitter mess!

I chose the heart balloon since it matched the hop header. Trying to tie everything together.

Since I had two cards in black, I went with the opposite for the last one. I used the die cut from the above card for this lower one. Clean and simple in white.

The prize being offered:
I might even throw in a few more crafting goodies as a special thank you.

Remember to win, you need to be a follower of my blog and leave a comment!

You have until Sunday night, June 3rd at 9:00 pm EST to hop along with us! All winners will be announced on Monday, June 4th on each individual blog. The winners will also be posted on Carson's Creation Facebook page after all the winner's posts go live on each blog.

Here is the Blog Hop Line-up...

Georgiana, Carson's Creations  (you are here)

Janis, Pause Dream Enjoy (next)
Theresa, Theresa's Crafty Creations

Migdalia, Crafting with Creative M 
Sherrie, Sherrie Scraps with Passion
Lisa, A Mermaid's Crafts 

Lee-Ann, Snappy Scraps 

Beth, Beth's Beauties

Thanks for celebrating with us today! Your next stop is Janis.

Pause Dream Enjoy 10 Year Blog Hop Celebration

Today we are celebrating 10 years of Pause Dream Enjoy blog postings. Janis and I have been crafting buddies for many years and we have chatted, crafted, shared, and planned LOTS of projects over the years. I am so happy to be able to celebrate with Janis on this special day, which is also an amazing accomplishment. I have even told Janis on numerous occasions how jealous I am that she has the time to make such wonderful and creative projects. One day I will too!

Here is my project...
I started with a Jaded Blossom clear gable box and then selected a few of my new MFT dies to create the scalloped oval frame. I cut the linked chain oval frame and congrats with my Cuttlebug. The sentiment is computer generated. The purple ribbon is by Melissa Frances.

Matching card with some alternating colors/patterns.

Prizes...
Leave a comment on all 10 hop stops (9 more including mine). Be a FOLLOWER of all 10 blogs. Winners announced on each blog for their prize on Monday, May 28th.

Prize for this blog...
A 6x6 paper pad by PhotoPlay and a MFT hooray die.

Be sure to stop by and see what everyone else on the hop created to help celebrate Pause Dream Enjoy's 10th birthday. You are sure to be inspired. Don't forget to leave a comment on each blog.

Here is the Blog Hop Line-up List...
Janis, Pause Dream Enjoy  
Amy, AO Creations 
Georgiana, Carson's Creations  (you are here)
Ginger, My Sister's Scrapper 
Lee-Ann, Snappy Scraps 
Lisa, A Mermaid's Crafts 
Michelle, Purple Monkey Moments 
Migdalia, Crafting with Creative M 
Jackie, Get the JC Look 
Mary, Cardz TV 

 Thank you so much for hopping along with us and celebrating Pause Dream Enjoy's 10 year birthday! 

Your next stop is...Ginger.
Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Cut It Up! Spring Blog Hop

Happy Springy Friday!
Today brings a special blog hop which combines Cut It Up and Die Cuttin' Divas design team members.

Here is my project:

I just love treat bags and boxes. What better way to tell someone you are thinking about them than with a pretty gift (This Jamie Cripps large gift box is from Silhouette Design Store). Give them a flower that will last, along with something they like (maybe candy, nail polish, craft goodies, or a gift card).  

I cut the flowers on my Cameo and the tiny tags with my Cuttlebug. The pattern paper is Hello Spring by American Crafts (I found this stack at Tuesday Mornings.).

Ribbon, twine, and gems were in the stash. 

Prizes...

I am also offering a prize...a surprise goodie pack of crafting supplies.

Remember to win, you need to be a follower of my blog and leave a comment!

You have until Sunday night, April 15th at 8:00 pm EST to hop along with us! My winner will be announced on Monday, April 16th. The winners will also be posted on Carson's Creation Facebook page after all the winners have been randomly selected.

To be eligible to win the following sponsors’ prizes, you must follow and comment on each of our blogs, including Cut it Up. Evelyn will be using the comments on Cut it Up in random.org to choose prize winners. Winners will be announced on Cut it Up blog on April 17th.

Sponsors:
Scribbles
Prize: $10 worth of images from the store (digital papers not included)
Website: http://buyscribblesdesigns.blogspot.ca/

Pink and Main
Prize: $20 store credit
Website: https://pinkandmain.com/

Decosse Dynamite Doodles
Prize: Winner’s choice of ONE of the four options offered by DDD
Website: http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.com/

Here's the complete hop line-up in case you need to start at the beginning!
Blog Hop Line-Up:

Cut it Up Challenge Blog ~ Begin Here
Gerda
Michelle
Katrina
Leslie
Larelyn
Georgiana ~ You are here!
Evelyn ~ Next
Esther
Cut it Up Challenge Blog ~ End Here

Thank you for hopping along with us today! Your next stop is Evelyn.

Enjoy!

The Joy of Holiday Giving Blog Co-Hop

Welcome to this co-hop with Die Cuttin’ Diva and Cut It Up. We are so glad that you are joining us today and super excited to share our inspiration with you.

We have a line-up of DT members from both teams sharing Holiday Treats and we are hoping you enjoy them all. Our teams even had to play Secret Santa and send their project to a fellow team member as a surprise. It's all about the joy of giving this holiday season!

I created my project for Nancy on the Die Cuttin' Diva team.
I sure hope she has been good this past year because Santa is ready to visit. I made this 3D Santa box tote from the Silhouette store.  It's perfect for candy treats, a gift card, or some small crafty supplies.

A Tiny Tag and Sentiment by My Craft Spot along with a plaid bow, gold craft thread, and a couple red jingling bells.

Sideview of the 3D tote.

Santa sure is cheerful and I know he has been watching whether you have been naughty or nice. I wonder what he will be bringing you this year?!?!

How about a prize?

I am offering a surprise goodie pack.

Secret Santa's Rules…

1. Make sure you are a follower on each stop along this hop.
2. Leave a comment on each project and you will be entered to win one of the prizes.

Prize winners will be announced on Tuesday, December 13th.

Your next stop is...Katrina

If you get lost along the way, here is the line-up....

Die Cuttin’ Divas 

Anita
Cindy
 Evelyn
Georgiana
 Katrina
Larelyn
Leslie
 Nancy
Cut it Up

Thanks for being a part of the holiday giving season!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana

Jo's Scrap Shack 4th Blogoversary Hop

Please scroll down for my Die Cuttin' Diva weekly challenge project! Thanks!

What an exciting time! My dear crafty friend, Jo from Jo's Scrap Shack, is celebrating her 4th blogoversary. What better way than with a bunch of friends and their crafty projects (Anything But A Card). Help us celebrate Jo's special day and check out all the ways to send blogoversary wishes! You even have a chance to win some goodies!

I created  a set of party boxes by SVG Cutting Files. Two different party decoration that can hold treats. Check out the colors! I chose colors that match Jo's blog!

Reverse trapezoid box by SVG Cutting files, balloons by Miss Kate Cuttables, and the tiny tag and sentiment is by My Craft Spot (closed).

This is the Scallop Trapezoid Handle Bag with an elegant present from KaDoodle Bug Designs. Hmmm? I what it could be?!?!

Other Materials:
purple, blue, black, and white cardstock
blue and purple pattern paper from scrap pile
Trendy Twine
Versafine Black Onyx ink
blue and purple pearls

Day 1 Line-up

Jo's Scrap Shack (Celebration Starts Here)

Lisa 

Heather 

Georgiana (Here)

Joyce (Next)

Carri 

Michelle 

AJ 

Sponsors & Prizes

Jo's Scrap Shack - $15 Silhouette Store 

Scrapper's Delight's - 3 Digital Stamps

DoubleClick Connections- 3 bags of Skittles

Sunny Studio Stamps- $20 gift voucher

Little Blue Button Stamps- $15 gift voucher

Lawn Fawn- 1 Stamp Set & a 6x6 paper pad

Bugaboo Digital Stamps- $30 gift voucher

You will have until 11:50pm Eastern Time on May 6th to leave comments on all the blogs.

You must subscribe to each blog and leave a comment in order to be eligible to win.

Now hop on over to Joyce to continue celebrating!

Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Fall Thrills & Halloween Chills Blog Hop

Welcome to the Fall Thrills and Halloween Chills Blog Hop!

This hop is all about the beauty of Fall and the haunting spookiness of Halloween all wrapped up in one. Enjoy the thrills and chills along the way.

There are six stops and you won't want to miss any of them! If you are here from Ginger's blog then you are in the right place. If you just happened onto my blog today and would like to join us, then start at Melissa's blog. There is also a complete line-up at the end of this post just in case you need it. 

And what would a hop be without Blog Candy!!! Each blog has a bit of candy that needs to be won. I love candy!

And Here's How:

Be sure to be a FOLLOWER and COMMENT on each blog!!!

If you are a follower, your comment could be randomly drawn to win some fantastic prizes! Read each blog post carefully to see what is being offered at each stop along the way! 

Here is my project:

Double pencil pouches with pumpkin tag for each of my students. Since we do not celebrate Halloween at school, I thought seasonal pumpkins would be appropriate.

The pumpkin by My Scrap Chick was cut on my Cameo, the stamped sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps, orange and white twine from Target, and a white tag was inked around the edges.

I used Lacey Circle Spellbinders for the orange metal pail. 

This is the prize being offered on my page:

Remember to win, you need to be a follower of my blog and leave a comment!

You have until Sunday night, October 18th at 11:59 pm EST to hop along with us! All winners will be announced on Monday October 19, 2015 on each individual blog. The winners will also be posted on M Miranda Creations Facebook Page after all the winner's posts go live on each blog.

Here's the complete hop line-up in case you need to start at the beginning! Enjoy!

Melissa 
  Mary

Ginger

Georgiana (That's Me)

Michelle (Next)
Janis

Thank you for hopping along with us today! Your next stop is Michelle.
Stay Creative!
Georgiana

Good Old Summertime Winners

Happy Monday!  

First, I would like to say "THANK YOU" to everyone that joined us this past weekend for the Summertime Hop. What an exciting time and I surely enjoyed reading all the kind words. My ants may be joining you at your next picnic! Don't worry...they don't eat much!

Winner of the Cardz TV stamp set is...

Leslie

Winner of My Surprise Bundle of Crafty Treats is...

Marg

Congrats to both of you!

 Please contact me as soon as possible with your mailing address. My e-mail address is coachfans at cox  dot net.

Don't forget to stop by the other blogs to see if you have won.

 Janis

Mary

Ginger

Michelle

Melissa

Hope you have a fabulous week!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana 

Good Old Summertime Blog Hop

Hello Everyone,

The day is here for our Good Old Summertime Blog Hop! Woo-Hoo!

We are so super excited that you have decided to be a part of this very small hop. There are only 6 stops total!  All the projects for this hop are SUMMER related. You're going to love what the everyone has created.

Crafty Blog Hop Candy!

Be sure to be a FOLLOWER and COMMENT on each blog because we are all featuring Mary's Cardz TV Stamps in our projects, and we are ALL giving away a set of Cardz TV Stamps!  What?! You read that right!  All 6 of us will randomly choose a comment from our blog to win a set of Cardz TV Stamps to add to your crafty stash. Remember to FOLLOW and COMMENT on each blog being sure to leave a way to contact you in case you win! (USA addresses only)

More Blog Candy!

In addition to the Cardz TV Stamps, some of the blogs are offering additional CANDY. Read each blog post to learn how to win from their blog. I will tell you about the additional CANDY I am offering right after I show you my project.

My Summertime Blog Hop Project...

I created a pair of summertime treat bags to be shared at a picnic. The first critter I thought of that is always around during the summer is an ant. Then I remembered Miss Kate Cuttables had this cute duo.

I used Spellbinders Lacey Circles for the background...I wanted it to look like a picnic cloth. The stamped sentiment is from Cardz TV ~ "Make a Wish" set.

Black ribbon and Martha Stewart baker's twine secure the stamped mini tag. Black Skittles by Carri at DoubleClick surround this hungry ant.

I will also be offering some crafty treats!

I will be making a surprise bundle that you will be sure to enjoy!

Be sure to be a FOLLOWER of my blog and leave a comment with a way to contact you if you win. (*Everyone is eligible for my crafty treats!*)

Here's the hop line-up! Enjoy!

Janis

Mary

Ginger

Georgiana

Michelle 

Melissa

Michelle is next!

Winners will be announced on each blog  Monday, July 13th.
Thanks for stopping by! 
Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

Share your Craft Space Challenge Reminder

Hello Crafty Friends,

Wow, it's Wednesday already! What a week! Today I am sharing my craft space again to remind you to stop by Carri's at DoubleClick for our blog hop/challenge. The new design team is sharing their craft space before we begin weekly crafting challenges.

 Here is a collage of my craft space...

With limited space I have to keep my supplies organized...that is important! Finding what you need and knowing where to look, so you can spend more time creating! 

(Click to enlarge photo)

I have a small table, but I do keep both my die-cutting machines and tools readily available. 

Now it is your turn! If you haven't shared yet, what are you waiting for. Don't worry...there is no judging! We just want to see what works for you and share ideas that others can use!

Blog Candy...

Rules to be entered for the DoubleClick blog candy: 
Must be a follower of all blogs in the hop  (there are 6)
Leave a comment on all design team members posts showing their craft space
Come back here and tell me that you did!
US residents only (sorry due to high shipping fees)

I will also be offering some crafty treats!
I will be making a surprise bundle that you will be sure to enjoy!

The line-up in case you get lost along the way:
Carri from DoubleClick
Terri from Waving my Wand
Kim from Cupcakes, Cards and Kim
Georgiana from Carson's Creations (That's me)
Taunya from Daisies Girl (Next)
Payel from Cardmaking with BeauMonde Designs

Now, I hope you will share your craft "spot" at DoubleClick Skittles. Be sure to check out the other Design Team members craft rooms and share your thoughts! Your next stop along the hop is...Tauyna.

Thanks for stopping by!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana 

DoubleClick Skittles Announcement, Craft Room Challenge, and Blog Hop

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome back to Carson's Creations! I have some EXCITING news to share today. I am joining Carri at DoubleClick Skittles once again to be a part of her amazing Design Team. We will be showcasing her Skittles embellishments while offering a challenge that you can join each week.

Today we are sharing our craft area. I do not have a "closed" room since both my kids still live at home, but I have an area that I have claimed in the house where I create my magic (or make a mess in some cases).

This is my craft table which holds both my Cricut Expression and Cameo (it is actually a shoe rack, but it fits my needs perfectly).  I have a carousel to the left that holds tools like chalk and watercolor pencils, glue pens, white jelly roll pens, and scissors. 

The side wall has two large storage shelves that hold boxes of some of my supplies. The boxes contain stamps, twine, flowers, Spellbinders. embossing folders, and a couple are holiday specific. The plastic bins contains my buttons, sequins, gems, and skittles. Next to them is a smaller shelf where my daughter's sewing machine rest...yes, like RIP...she never uses it! I should, but I have a heck of time changing the thread to a different color each time. I should try and practice...I know I would get quick at it...but it will RIP for now!

The opposite side of the room is my computer desk, but I have shelves on each side. To the left is some of my paper and card bases (along with a display of a few projects). 

To the right are my ribbon racks, Cricut cartridges, stickers, and more paper (not shown below). 

Next to my table is the last storage piece...a rolling cart that holds more ribbon, gems, craft thread, blades, and punches. Oh yeah...and my bucket of scrap paper just sits next to me so I can have it readily available.

Although I don't have a craft room I have made use of the space I do have.

Blog Candy...
Rules to be entered for the DoubleClick blog candy: 
Must be a follower of all blogs in the hop  (there are 6)
Leave a comment on all design team members posts showing their craft space
Come back here and tell me that you did!
US residents only (sorry due to high shipping fees)

I will also be offering some crafty treats!

The line-up in case you get lost along the way:
Carri from DoubleClick
Terri from Waving my Wand
Kim from Cupcakes, Cards and Kim
Georgiana from Carson's Creations (That's me)
Taunya from Daisies Girl (Next)
Payel from Cardmaking with BeauMonde Designs

Now, I hope you will share your craft "spot" at DoubleClick Skittles. Be sure to check out the other Design Team members craft rooms and share your thoughts! Your next stop along the hop is...Tauyna.

Stay Creative,
Georgiana